Health ministry moves to curb Hepatitis cases with strategic plan

Health state minister in charge of general duties Hannifah Kawoya urged Ugandans to wake up and step up the fight against Hepatitis B and C stressing that the increasing numbers of people getting infected is worrying nationally, especially in the northeastern region.

Health state minister in charge of general duties Hannifah Kawoya (2nd R) urged on the health workers to ensure that screening is regularly carried out in health facilities adding that as the ministry launches the strategic plan, the Government will ensure that the necessary support is given to achieve the fight against Hepatitis. (Credit: Martin Opolot)